A position statement is being shared with Members in anticipation of potential reassignment/shift changes that may occur over the 2022-2023 Christmas-New Year Holiday period, to ensure a broader … [Read more...] about REASSIGNMENT & SHIFT CHANGES
New! Premium Rate for Working Extra Hours in 24/7 Bed-Based Care Services
Updated March 29, 2023 Premium extended until June 30th We're pleased to share that an agreement was signed on March 28, 2023 to extend the terms of the MOA (RE: Addressing RN Shortages in 24/7 … [Read more...] about New! Premium Rate for Working Extra Hours in 24/7 Bed-Based Care Services
RETENTION INCENTIVE 2022
Update from March 17, 2023: If you have questions/concerns about the reconciliation of your incentive payment with your actual hours worked at the end of the program term, please notify your Nurse … [Read more...] about RETENTION INCENTIVE 2022
NEW vacation deadline for 2023 Canada Games March Break.
"In 2023, The Canada Games March Break will occur Monday February 20th- Sunday March 5th. PEINU members will need to submit vacation requests for this time period by the deadline, November … [Read more...] about NEW vacation deadline for 2023 Canada Games March Break.
Summer Staffing Incentives Update
Summer Staffing in 24/7 Bed-Based Care Operations PEINU and Health PEI have negotiated an agreement that is intended to minimize the impact of ongoing, significant staffing shortages in 24/7 … [Read more...] about Summer Staffing Incentives Update
Nurses Week 2022
Celebrating National Nursing Week 2022 May 9-15 is Nurses Week but we're grateful everyday for all you do.It has been over two years since the pandemic took hold. Since then, countless individuals, … [Read more...] about Nurses Week 2022
RESPONSE TO 2022 PROVINCIAL BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT
The Government of Prince Edward Island released its $2.7 billion-dollar operating budget on Thursday and the PEI Nurses Union is disappointed the province didn't consult them about member needs for … [Read more...] about RESPONSE TO 2022 PROVINCIAL BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT
Year End Vacation Carryover & Statutory Holiday / Time in Lieu Payouts
Health PEI Memo | January 28, 2022 "As such, the decision has been made again that all employees will be permitted to carry overall vacation hours in their banks at the end of this fiscal year" - … [Read more...] about Year End Vacation Carryover & Statutory Holiday / Time in Lieu Payouts